A BID for a six-car garage in Sedgley has been turned down by planners who said it would be "discordant and incongruous."

Planners said the proposed huge garage at 53, Catholic Lane, would "result in a detrimental impact upon the amenity, character and appearance of the surrounding area."

The application states that the two-storey cottage appears on historical maps dating back to 1826 and is locally listed.

It goes on: "It is proposed to construct a detached 6 Car Garage to the rear of the existing property, making use of the existing fall of the site to ensure the continued uninterrupted views for both the occupant and their neighbours.

"The garage will not be visible from the public highway."

But planners at Dudley Council turned down the application, noting that: "The proposed development due to its design, prominence through excessive rearward projection and impact upon outlook would be a discordant and incongruous addition that does not relate to the existing dwelling and which would result in a detrimental impact upon the amenity, character and appearance of the surrounding area."

The application was refused on February 1.

No neighbours had objected.